Careers Traditional & Non-Traditional

1. CareersTraditional & Non-Traditional By Mrs. Melba Shanks, Guidance Counselor

2. A non-traditional career is defined as one where more than 75 percent of the workforce is of the opposite gender -– or conversely where fewer than 25 percent of the workforce is of your gender.

3. There are fewer non-traditional careers are available for men than for women, these careers tend to involve education, health, and service-related jobs. • For women, many non-traditional careers fall into a few broad categories of jobs: labor-intensive, scientific/technical, and supervisory.

4. Non- Traditional Career Paths for Girls • Electricians • Engineers • Film Directors • Firefighters • Veterinarian • Professional Athlete • Police Officer • Judge • Pharmacist

5. Non Traditional Career Paths for Boys • Elementary and Middle School Teachers • Flight Attendants • Hair Stylists • Home Health Aides • Hotel Clerks • Librarians • Maids and Housekeepers • Nurses • Fashion Designers • Social Workers

6. Women Can Be Doctors or Engineers

7. Boys Can Be Hairstylists or Chefs

8. Girls You can Be • Airline Pilots • Reporters • Architects • Doctors • Lawyers • Carpenters/Construction Workers • Chefs and Head Cooks • Clergy • Dentists • Computer technician

9. Boys You Can Be • Bank Tellers • Bookkeepers • Cashiers • Child Care Workers • Clerical/Administrative Support Workers • Cosmetologists • Court Reporters • Dental Assistants and Hygienists

10. The sky is the limit !!!! Start today looking at a career that interest you by doing the following: • Interview someone in the career field. • Read a book on your career choice. • Look at the education requirements for that career. • Search these career websites: • www.careervoyages.gov • www.kids.gov or www.bls.gov/k12/ www.bensguide.gpo.gov